Frances MacGuire
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There will be some very low temperatures across the UK overnight tonight, with a number of warnings for snow and ice issued.
👀 Read about the latest forecast, and when conditions will turn milder, in our latest news release
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
👀 Read about the latest forecast, and when conditions will turn milder, in our latest news release
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
Bitterly cold nights ahead before milder conditions move in through the weekend
Wintry hazards will continue for some over the next 24 hours, before milder air moves in from the southwest.
www.metoffice.gov.uk
January 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
There will be some very low temperatures across the UK overnight tonight, with a number of warnings for snow and ice issued.
👀 Read about the latest forecast, and when conditions will turn milder, in our latest news release
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
👀 Read about the latest forecast, and when conditions will turn milder, in our latest news release
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
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For every 1 ℃ increase in heat exposure, there is a 4% increase in the risk of a child being born prematurely — which is one of the leading causes of infant death or long-term disability. That's 1 ℃ local temp, not global average www.nature.com/articles/s41...
A systematic review and meta-analysis of heat exposure impacts on maternal, fetal and neonatal health
Nature Medicine - A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies covering 66 countries reported wide-ranging maternal, fetal and neonatal health harms associated with heat exposure, including...
www.nature.com
November 26, 2024 at 1:06 AM
For every 1 ℃ increase in heat exposure, there is a 4% increase in the risk of a child being born prematurely — which is one of the leading causes of infant death or long-term disability. That's 1 ℃ local temp, not global average www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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#StormConall has been named by the Dutch Weather Service
@knmi.bsky.social
This area of low pressure brings rain to southern Britain on Tuesday night, and deepens further after crossing the UK to bring strong winds across the Netherlands later on Wednesday and into Thursday #WeatherAware
@knmi.bsky.social
This area of low pressure brings rain to southern Britain on Tuesday night, and deepens further after crossing the UK to bring strong winds across the Netherlands later on Wednesday and into Thursday #WeatherAware
November 26, 2024 at 4:33 PM
#StormConall has been named by the Dutch Weather Service
@knmi.bsky.social
This area of low pressure brings rain to southern Britain on Tuesday night, and deepens further after crossing the UK to bring strong winds across the Netherlands later on Wednesday and into Thursday #WeatherAware
@knmi.bsky.social
This area of low pressure brings rain to southern Britain on Tuesday night, and deepens further after crossing the UK to bring strong winds across the Netherlands later on Wednesday and into Thursday #WeatherAware
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Seriously - The Australian's front page is an "exclusive" from the CEO of Glencore - the world's second biggest coal miner - saying that Albanese should slow down the transition to renewables and use more coal
November 17, 2024 at 10:00 PM
Seriously - The Australian's front page is an "exclusive" from the CEO of Glencore - the world's second biggest coal miner - saying that Albanese should slow down the transition to renewables and use more coal
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Vale John Prescott.
John Prescott was a critical force to getting the Kyoto Protocol across the line in 1997, bringing together disparate govts to get agreement. He rightfully saw climate change as a threat to working people across the world. A sad day indeed.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
John Prescott was a critical force to getting the Kyoto Protocol across the line in 1997, bringing together disparate govts to get agreement. He rightfully saw climate change as a threat to working people across the world. A sad day indeed.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
John Prescott, British former deputy prime minister, dies aged 86
Former trade union activist who had Alzheimer's died peacefully at care home, says family
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Vale John Prescott.
John Prescott was a critical force to getting the Kyoto Protocol across the line in 1997, bringing together disparate govts to get agreement. He rightfully saw climate change as a threat to working people across the world. A sad day indeed.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
John Prescott was a critical force to getting the Kyoto Protocol across the line in 1997, bringing together disparate govts to get agreement. He rightfully saw climate change as a threat to working people across the world. A sad day indeed.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Climate models have underestimated this: Vital Atlantic Ocean current is already weakening due to melting ice. Via New Scientist /1
www.newscientist.com/article/2456...
www.newscientist.com/article/2456...
Vital Atlantic Ocean current is already weakening due to melting ice
A study modelling the impact of melting ice suggests scientists have underestimated the risk that an important ocean current will shut down and cause climate chaos
www.newscientist.com
November 21, 2024 at 12:06 PM
Climate models have underestimated this: Vital Atlantic Ocean current is already weakening due to melting ice. Via New Scientist /1
www.newscientist.com/article/2456...
www.newscientist.com/article/2456...
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"All profits made by the SEC through the project would be reinvested into other renewable energy projects. A community fund would also be set up specifically for Horsham residents."
Victoria to build $370m state-owned solar farm and battery in state’s west
Jacinta Allan says project will be able to power more than 51,000 homes and include 119MW solar facility and 100MW two-hour battery
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2024 at 7:47 AM
"All profits made by the SEC through the project would be reinvested into other renewable energy projects. A community fund would also be set up specifically for Horsham residents."
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State of the climate: 2024 will be first year above 1.5C of global warming - Carbon Brief
State of the climate: 2024 will be first year above 1.5C of global warming - Carbon Brief
This year is now virtually certain to beat 2023 as the hottest year on record, Carbon Brief analysis shows.
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November 16, 2024 at 10:01 AM
State of the climate: 2024 will be first year above 1.5C of global warming - Carbon Brief
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November 14, 2024 at 5:03 AM
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#COP29: UAE, Brazil, UK & others, got the ball rolling by announcing new NDCs, signalling to other countries that updated commitments are required & expected by 2025.
💪Bold enough? Will protect ppl's #Health?
❓In line with #ParisAgreement
🤖Realistic?
Our PR is out: bit.ly/COP29GCHANDC
November 13, 2024 at 6:37 PM
#COP29: UAE, Brazil, UK & others, got the ball rolling by announcing new NDCs, signalling to other countries that updated commitments are required & expected by 2025.
💪Bold enough? Will protect ppl's #Health?
❓In line with #ParisAgreement
🤖Realistic?
Our PR is out: bit.ly/COP29GCHANDC